True benefit or selection bias: an analysis of laparoscopic versus open splenectomy from the ACS-NSQIP

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[1] Feldman LS(2011)Laparoscopic splenectomy: standardized approach World J Surg 35 1487-1495

[2] Glasgow RE(1997)Laparoscopic splenectomy. The emerging standard Surg Endosc 11 108-112

[3] Yee LF(1999)Laparoscopic vs. open splenectomy Arch Surg 134 1263-1269

[4] Mulvihill SJ(1998)Laparoscopic splenectomy: outcome and efficacy in 103 consecutive patients Ann Surg 228 568-578

[5] Park A(1996)Laparoscopic splenectomy for ITP. The gold standard Surg Endosc 10 991-995

[6] Marcaccio M(2005)Laparoscopic splenectomy reduces the need for platelet transfusion in patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura J Soc Laparoendosc Surg 9 415-418

[7] Sternbach M(2002)Laparoscopic splenectomy for hematologic diseases Surgery 131 660-667

[8] Witzke D(2000)Laparoscopic splenectomy for hematologic diseases Surgery 131 S318-S323

[9] Fitzgerald P(2003)Perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic versus open splenectomy: a metaanalysis with an emphasis of complications Surgery 134 647-653

[10] Katkhouda N(2004)Hematological long-term results of laparoscopic splenectomy for patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: a case control study Surg Endosc 18 766-770